Deconstructed Hummus Chickpea Salad

So. I asked my father-in-law to buy all the ingredients for this deconstructed hummus chickpea salad, and then I left the country without making it. Nice, right? That’s one reason why I’m posting this recipe today. It’s also one reason why I should probably make an effort to be a more gracious houseguest in the future — maybe bring frozen cookie dough balls or lemon curd that I’ve already made. But. One goal at a time. I never claimed to be made of solid gold. I don’t recommend it.

What I do recommend is this deconstructed hummus chickpea salad, and that’s the second reason why I’m posting this recipe today. Recommend is not really a strong enough word for this situation. Recommend does not convey any particular sense of urgency or devotion. I wish it did. So let’s try this: I implore you to make this salad. I beseech you. I appeal at once to your senses of wonder, pleasure-seeking, and common decency. Just make it. Please. Okay?

Along with the tacos I did manage to make for the in-laws, this chickpea salad is the kind of vegan food that easily passes muster with carnivores and other skeptics. Plus, if things get really bad, you can always serve it alongside a steak. Seriously, it would go great.

And it’s almost as easy as it is delicious. Helloooo, stressless weeknight dinner for four with leftovers for the next day’s lunch. Just don’t try to say that with a mouth full of chickpeas. Okay, I think it’s time for me to go. See you soon.

"Deconstructed Hummus" Chickpea Salad

The inspiration for this salad was nothing more -- and nothing less -- than my deep and abiding love for hummus. Here you'll find all the flavors of freshly made hummus and then some, masquerading as a respectable vegan main course or side dish.

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